North Scripps Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.87° N 117.26° W

North Scripps Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Scripps sea temperature is
21.4° C
1.3° 

North Scripps surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


North Scripps surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, S swell with 1,018 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Scripps this week:

The surf forecast for North Scripps over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North Scripps in the next 16 days are 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 21st Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 26th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 26th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Scripps over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SW
19
0.6
SW
18
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
17
0.8
SW
17
1.1
S
15
1.4
S
13
1.3
S
13
1.6
S
13
1.7
S
13
1.6
S
12
1.3
S
12
1.4
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
156
137
98
90
239
222
222
197
273
249
175
330
513
694
555
865
941
761
472
471
313
Wind (km/h)
10
W
10
W
5
WNW
10
W
15
WNW
5
NW
10
WNW
15
WNW
10
WNW
10
W
10
WNW
5
WNW
10
W
10
W
5
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSW
10
SW
10
SSW
5
SSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
glassy
High Tide
8:26AM1.03m
5:14PM1.47m
8:32AM1.09m
6:16PM1.55m
8:46AM1.14m
7:02PM1.65m
9:01AM1.19m
7:40PM1.74m
9:17AM1.24m
8:14PM1.81m
9:35AM1.31m
8:46PM1.84m
9:55AM1.38m
9:19PM1.82m
Low Tide
10:32AM1.01m
1:16AM0.18m
12:09PM0.97m
1:53AM0.09m
12:58PM0.88m
2:23AM0.01m
1:35PM0.78m
2:50AM-0.04m
2:08PM0.68m
3:14AM-0.07m
2:40PM0.58m
3:38AM-0.08m
3:14PM0.49m
4:01AM-0.05m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
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6:16
6:16
6:16
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:27
7:25
7:24
7:23
7:22
7:21
7:20
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Temp °C
24
23
22
24
25
24
26
25
24
26
25
24
26
26
25
24
24
23
24
25
23
Feels °C
26
24
24
25
25
25
26
25
25
27
25
25
26
26
27
24
23
23
24
25
24
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Information about the North Scripps Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for North Scripps provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at North Scripps can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our North Scripps surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (North Scripps) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for North Scripps may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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